The First Lady of Lao People's Democratic Republic, more commonly called the First Lady of Laos, is an unofficial title usually referring to the wife of the President of Laos. While unofficial, the title is increasingly utilized in domestic and international protocol events. The title has also been attributed to the wife of the Prime Minister of Laos by some Laotian media outlets. The most prominent and highest position in Laos is the General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the spouse of the officeholder is considered the authentic First Lady of Laos.
The present first lady of Laos is Naly Sisoulith, wife of Thongloun Sisoulith, who has held the role since 2021.
List of first ladies Portrait Name Term of office President Took office Left office Time in office 1 Nguyen Thi Ky Nam 2 December 1975 29 October 1986 Souphanouvong – Khamsouk Vongvichit 29 October 1986 15 August 1991 Phoumi Vongvichit 2 Thongvin Phomvihane 15 August 1991 21 November 1992 Kaysone Phomvihane 3 Bounema Phoumsavanh 25 November 1992 24 February 1998 Nouhak Phoumsavanh 4 Thongvanh Siphandone 24 February 1998 8 June 2006 Khamtai Siphandone 5 Keosaychay Sayasone 8 June 2006 20 April 2016 Choummaly Sayasone 6 Khammeung Vorachit 20 April 2016 22 March 2021 Bounnhang Vorachit 7 Naly Sisoulith 22 March 2021 Incumbent Thongloun Sisoulith
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